Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring
Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely to follow
by Matt Carter Sep 21
Home prices may be 'unhinged' from fundamentals, Fed analysts say
For months, the rise in home prices was in line with underlying indicators. Now, it may have gone too far, a Dallas Fed report suggests
by Daniel Houston Apr 1
Home affordability erodes at fastest annual pace since 2004
Despite record-high prices, homes remain much more affordable for buyers than they were in 2006, but buying power has taken a big hit lately
by Daniel Houston Mar 30
Pay raises aren't keeping up with rise in home prices, mortgage rates
Homebuyers used to be able to count on falling mortgage rates and rising wages to offset red-hot home prices; that's no longer the case
by Daniel Houston Dec 29
The median Realtor income declined in 2020, new survey says
The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn't necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6K from the year before
Agent wages are rising, but not everywhere or for everyone
New data shows that as of May 2019 the average U.S. agent salary was $62,060. But wages are moving in different directions in different states
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Rossio Square in Lisbon, Portugal
Zillow faces class-action lawsuit over unpaid employee compensation
The judge's decision opens the door for as many as 150 other employees to join the suit
by Amy Tankersley Feb 29
Renters caught between rock and hard place
Report finds that rents are rising faster than wages, and slower than home prices
by Amy Tankersley Dec 23
4 ways to take advantage of market opportunities
Finish the year strong, and get a head start on a successful 2016
by Wendy Forsythe Oct 16
What it takes to buy in Australia's cities
A look at income and requirements to live in capital cities down under
by Thomas Roberts Sep 16
Fed is prepared to begin normalizing -- a euphemism for 'tightening'
Inman's economy expert couldn't care less about Greece; instead, he's tracking the Shanghai index
by Lou Barnes Jul 2
When Fed raises short-term rates, pray long-term rates don't follow
Housing is already a drag on this economy
by Lou Barnes Feb 27
Greek Band-Aid intercepts interest rate drop
Oil prices should hold inflation down
by Lou Barnes Feb 20
Can driving for Uber trump a career in real estate?
Drivers may make more than real estate agents, but not brokers
by Inman Jan 27